November 18
As of today, more than half of the class has mastered their times tables in 2 seconds or less. These
people are our Math Wizards: Alexandra, Spencer, Hannah, Bowen, Patricia, Timothy, Garrett, Phillip,
Jacob, Ben, Nicole, and Madeline. Really great job!
November 18
The second Breakfast Club meeting of the year will be held tomorrow morning at 8 AM. Members
are:Bowen, Quinton, Jacob, Nicole., Garrett, Hannah, Devvin, and Peyton. Congratulations!
October 30
Congratulations to Garrett, our October Student of the Month. Garrett was recognized for his ability
to work hard, stay on task, and yet enjoy the funny things that happen around here each day.
October 23
Our first class spelling bee was held today. The winner was Alexandra, second place was Madeline,
and third place was Hannah. Congratulations to these students. We have a lot of great spellers this
year, and it was a long match.
October 2
Rock Across America was celebrated today with finished reports coming in, and a concert from our
favorite rock groups:
Fire in the Hole, starring Spencer, Phillip, and Sheldon,
Shooting Stars, starring Nicole, Alexandra, Madeline, Hannah, and Melissa,
Crossfire, starring Cam N., Quinton, Vincent, and Anthony,
Lords of Rock, starring Ben, Garrett, Bowen, Devvin, and Jacob, and
Fire Crackers, starringPatricia, Peyton, Noelle, and Cameron
Our second grade book buddies from Mrs. Martell's class made up most of our audience, along with
a few teachers.
From the applause, it appears that all groups were a hit.
October 2
Congratulations to our first classroom student of the month. Spencer was recognized for his hard
work, kindness to all, and his positive attitude. We are so proud of you, Spencer!
September 15
I would like to remind all of our parents that there will be an Open House
tomorrow evening at 6:30 PM. I am eager to meet all of you.
August 31
To my class of 2009-2010:
I am eager to meet all of you tomorrow. Don't be nervous. Fifth grade is
terrific!
August 31
To my class of 2008-2009:
Enjoy your first day in a new school. Remember that the second day of
anything new is easier, and
remember that I am thinking of you as you begin your year in sixth grade.
August 29
I went to get the mail this morning, and had a very unique post card from
Thatcher, on a COCONUT!
I hope you had a great time at Disney World, Thatcher!
June 27
Today is my first day of vacation. Yaaay! I hope all my students have a
wonderful and SUNNY
vacation. Stay in touch.
June 24
Our Parting Ceremony was held today, and the fifth graders did a tremendous
job. Congratulations to all of you.
In the afternoon, the fifth grade parents group put on a picnic, and it was
fantastic in spite of the rain. Imagine an inflatable slide, a bouncy house,
bead stringing, a photo booth, and all the food you could eat, all in the
Smyth Road Gym! Thank you for all your hard work. It was a great day.
June 18
Congratulations to former student, Lindsay Warren Bolduc and her husband,
Jerry on the birth of
their first child, Isabella Lynn who was born today.
June 5
Our last Breakfast Club was held today with the following students
attending: Sophia B., Lexi,
Rebecca, Sean, Chad, Shayna, and Camlin. Congratulations to all of them.
Sophia B. and Rebecca have passed in every assignment all year. Wow!
May 21
Congratulations to Sophia C., Chad, Fiona, Liam, and Virginia for their
participation in last night's
science fair. Everyone who viewed the entries learned something, and your
effort was impressive.
May 20
Attention to all former Smyth Road students!!!!!!
You are invited to participate in our end of the year show!!!
Any former Smyth Road School student who wishes to participate in the final
number, "We're All in
This Together" should meet for a practice after school at Central High on
June 10. The program will
be held on June 11 in the evening. We hope to see you there.
May 15
Congratulations never seem to end for Liam Colby and his fantastic DAR essay.
He received word that his essay was chosen as the regional winner(that is all
of New England and part of New York state). We couldn't be prouder!
March 31
Mrs. Nancy-Ann Feren visited our class this afternoon to tell us about her
trip to Antarctica, and
share slides, clothing she brought, and mementos with us. We learned a lot
about this part of the
world.
In addition, she told us about the early days of Smyth Road School, as she was
in the first fourth
grade class. Some things have changed a lot!
March 20
Members of the Breakfast Club who met today were Sophia B., Rebecca, Liam,
Virginia, Shayna, Nick,
and Fiona. Congratulations on your hard work!
March 18
The list is growing! Now Liam, Virginia, Rebecca, Sophia B., Camlin,
Elisabel, and Shayna can name
all the presidents in order.
March 9
Liam was asked to read his award-winning essay for Mayor Guinta, School
Superintendent Dr. Brennan, and the Manchester School Board. He gets better
and better. See tonight's pictures in our photo gallery.
March 5
As part of our study of U.S. presidents, several students have made an effort
to name them from Washington to Obama. Congratulations to our first two
winners, Virginia and Rebecca!
February 24
Bulletin! Bulletin! Bulletin!!!! Liam's essay was selected as the NH State
Winner for the D.A.R. Very, very impressive!
February 19
Congratulations to the Smyth Road Girls' Basketball team for winning the City
Championship for the second year in a row. There was a lot of excitement at
Beech Street School tonight. See the pictures of the players and fans at our
photo gallery.
February 18
We had a wonderful morning tubing at McIntyre, with only a few wild rides.
Check out our pictures and our smiling faces.
February 9
Liam's outstanding essay on the Gettysburg Address was selected as the winner
by the Molly Stark Chapter of the D.A.R. This afternoon he was honored and
read his paper at a meeting at the John Stark House. See photos of this event
in our photo gallery.
Congratulations, Liam!
February 6
Members of the Breakfast Club are Sophia B., Rebecca, and Chad.
Congratulations!!! In addition, Rebecca and Sophia were recently recognized
for their achievement of passing in all assignments, AND on time for the first
half of the year.
December 22
Today was Ellis Island Day!!! Despite the delay in school opening, and
thanks to the wonderful volunteers, it was a big success, everyone had a good
time, and everyone made it into America. Look at the pictures in our photo
album.
December 3
More and more students have become Math Masters. Here are the newest ones:
Camlin, Adriana, Elisabel, Fiona, Nick, Connor, Shayna, Chad, Mariah, Devyn,
Sean, Savannah, Lexi,
Liam, Sophia C., and Thatcher. Great job!
November 14
Members of the Breakfast Club who met today are Sophia B., Sophia C.,
Rebecca, Devyn, Virginia,
Sean, and Chad. Congratulations to these hard workers.
October 23
Students may qualify as Math Masters by correctly giving the answers to
multiplication problems in
two seconds or less using all of the flash cards with tables 1 through 12.
Our current Math Masters
are Sophia B., Rebecca, and Virginia.
October 22
Sophia B. and Adriana were named as the essay winners for Red Ribbon Week
from our class. They
have been invited to read their essays at the assembly next week.
Sean, Virginia, and Liam have been elected as our class representatives to
the school student
government group.
October 8
Congratulations to the four Breakfast Club members: Sophia B., Sophia C.,
Rebecca, and Virginia.
they have passed in all of their work since school began, and have made the
honor roll every week.
October 3
Music was our theme today as we began the day entertaining the school with
our states and capitals song over the school intercom.
The Rock Across America fianl concert was held in our class this afternoon
with honored guests, Principal Miss Briggs, and Mrs. Martell and her second
grade class.
September 18
Open House was held tonight, and it was a pleasure meeting so many new and
experienced parents.
Groups spent time together to prepare for Rock Across America to be completed
on October 3.
September 1
To the students I will meet on September 3:
I am anxiously awaiting Wednesday morning when we will first come together as
a class. Great memories are ahead!
To my last year's students:
I just looked over the pictures from last year, especially the first week.
My how you've grown! Have a wonderful sixth grade year. Remember, you are
prepared for it all. Be confident, and enjoy!
August 18
How are you doing on your List of Life Goals? At the end of July, Mr. Paige
and I went to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, a goal on my list for a long
time. To make it even better, Ryan Shaughnessy, one of my former students
was on my first flight. Check out our picture in the photos section.
August 16
Former student, Trisha Hewitt, was married in Sunapee this evening to Mike
Ripley. She was a very beautiful bride. To see her pictures and those of
her family, look in our photos section.
